Chemistry For Your Life
Science

Chemistry For Your Life

by Melissa and Jam, Bleav

A podcast that helps you understand the fascinating chemistry hidden in your everyday life.

Have you ever wondered why onions make you cry? Or how soap gets your hands clean? What really is margarine, or why do trees change colors in the fall? Melissa is a chemist, and to answer these questions she started a podcast, called Chemistry for your life!

In each episode Melissa explains the chemistry behind one of life’s mysteries to Jam, who is definitely not a chemist, but she explains it in a way that is easy to understand, and totally fascinating.

If you’re someone who loves learning new things, or who wonders about the way the world works, then give us a listen.

102 episodes
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More bird chemistry?!
35:34 Mar 26, 2026
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What even is DEET?
37:20 Mar 19, 2026
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Is glass actually a liquid?
32:46 Feb 19, 2026
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How do fans cool us off?
27:57 Jan 29, 2026
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What is iodized salt? And why?
37:19 Jan 2, 2026
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How do scissors curl ribbon?
44:17 Dec 25, 2025
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What makes firecrackers go pop?
46:47 Dec 18, 2025
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What's up with aluminum foil?
30:54 Nov 27, 2025
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How do odor absorbers work?
34:26 Oct 2, 2025
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What are shooting stars?
47:42 Sep 4, 2025
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How do glowsticks glow?
33:57 Aug 28, 2025
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What makes fireflies glow?
56:31 Aug 21, 2025
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Why is sweat salty?
37:11 Aug 7, 2025
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How does sweat cool us down?
26:02 Jul 31, 2025
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What is the ozone layer?
27:05 May 29, 2025
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